Volume One, Chapter Two: If I'm not allowed to exploit loopholes, can't I just spend money?

If exploiting loopholes isn’t allowed, then I’ll just spend my way through! Spending is simple enough, isn’t it? All it takes is stepping out the door.

A gleam of delight flashed in Lu Yichen’s eyes. He promptly dashed into the bathroom, took a quick shower, tidied himself up, and headed out.

He hailed a cab to one of the largest shopping plazas in Luocheng—Runxing Shopping Plaza. Unlike ordinary malls, this place was filled with countless luxury brands, all with authentic flagship stores.

Gazing at the dazzling array of boutiques, Lu Yichen stepped into the nearest BALENCIAGA flagship store.

The moment he entered, he felt several pairs of eyes fixed on him. A beautiful sales assistant, dressed in a tailored skirt and black stockings, approached.

“Hello, sir, is there anything I can help you with?” she greeted him with a professional smile.

“I’ll just have a look first,” Lu Yichen replied, then began browsing the store. The sales assistant followed him closely, occasionally recommending styles that suited him.

When he first stepped inside, Lu Yichen wondered if buying clothes here would lead to the kind of disdain or targeted treatment seen in those short dramas. But once inside, he realized everyone was polite, all smiles, and not at all malicious just because he dressed plainly.

Clearly, the staff at such high-end stores were thoroughly trained.

Lu Yichen took the clothes the sales assistant recommended, handed them to her, and said, “Please wrap these up for me.”

“Sir, these clothes together are quite expensive. Are you sure you don’t want to consider it more carefully? Our store encourages rational shopping,” she advised.

Consider? He didn’t care about the price now; all he needed was to spend.

“No need, just wrap them up.”

With his confirmation, the sales assistant led him to the counter to check out.

The cashier calculated the total and smiled, “Sir, your purchase comes to around three hundred and fifty thousand.”

Three hundred and fifty thousand.

Lu Yichen was stunned for a few seconds. He hadn’t expected that just a handful of clothes would add up to such a sum—almost all his savings.

He had some concerns, worried that the system’s cash-back reward might only apply to online purchases, not in-store. To be safe, he first paid for a set that cost over twenty thousand.

As Lu Yichen swiped his card, the system’s voice sounded again.

[Host has successfully completed a spending transaction. Reward: one hundred thousand.]

It really works!

With the confirmation, Lu Yichen stopped holding back. More than ten sets of branded clothes and pants, costing over three hundred thousand, were snapped up.

Despite the hefty card payment, Lu Yichen showed no sign of distress. Why worry about money now? He could spend freely—after all, the system would cover it.

[Host has successfully completed a spending transaction. Reward: five hundred thousand.]

Others are kept by wealthy women; I’m kept by the system. Incredible—simply incredible!

“Sir, we offer home delivery. Would you like your purchases sent to your address?” the sales assistant asked, seeing Lu Yichen laden with shopping bags.

Lu Yichen planned to buy more, so delivery was perfect—no need to carry everything home himself.

He left his address, randomly pulled out an outfit from a bag and changed, then walked to the mirror. The store’s mirror was normal, not making people look taller or slimmer.

But no matter how he looked, after changing into the new outfit, Lu Yichen exuded a refined aura.

Looking at his handsome reflection, Lu Yichen couldn’t help but ask the sales assistant beside him, “How do I look? Not bad, right?”

“Ah? You look amazing!” the assistant replied, momentarily stunned.

“You’re one of the most attractive male customers I’ve seen in the store—very distinguished,” she praised him further.

Her words weren’t mere flattery.

Lu Yichen had always had good looks; during university, he was confessed to countless times—not just for his personality, but for his face. Even Qin Ruoyan had partly been drawn to him for that.

But ever since graduating, he’d been busy with work and various affairs, neglecting his appearance and looking rather plain.

Now, with just a change of clothes and a quick hair fix, he already looked much improved.

Lu Yichen was thoroughly satisfied with this shopping experience. He took out his phone, smiling as he asked the sales assistant, “Could you take a few photos of me?”

Meeting Lu Yichen’s gaze, his attractive features and gentle smile made her blush instantly. Flustered, she accepted his phone and agreed.

After five full minutes, the sales assistant finally returned the phone to Lu Yichen, satisfied.

Lu Yichen looked at the album, marveling, “Thank you, the photos are so professional.”

“You’re welcome—you have such a natural presence,” she replied.

Lu Yichen put away his phone, preparing to leave.

The sales assistant hurried after him, stopping in front of him. Lu Yichen paused and asked, “Is there something else?”

“Sir, my name is Yan Qingrou. As you’ve spent over three hundred thousand, you automatically become a member. I’ll need to add your contact on WeChat so I can update you about new arrivals or any issues,” she explained.

“Oh?” Lu Yichen hesitated. He’d never shopped at such luxury stores before, but he knew from online sources that spending three hundred thousand here was common, nothing extraordinary.

It seemed Yan Qingrou had other intentions; even when she took his photos earlier, he sensed her gaze was a little unusual.

Yan Qingrou was undeniably attractive.

In the past, when he was dating Qin Ruoyan, Lu Yichen would have firmly rejected any advances like this. But now, after their breakup, there was no need to care about Qin Ruoyan’s feelings. Adding a new contact was perfectly fine.

Thus, Lu Yichen added her on WeChat.

Wow, that profile picture.

Lu Yichen was mildly shocked—she used her own photo, but in a sailor uniform, completely different from her current look.

After that, Lu Yichen left the BALENCIAGA flagship store and continued browsing other brands.

Clothes alone were not enough; he needed accessories befitting his status.

As for accessories, naturally, they were items to enhance and complete his presence—luxury watches, lighters, wallets, things people might notice in passing.

Only by outfitting himself with these could his overall style truly be elevated.

Of course, these were just the simplest ways to boost one's image. In Luocheng, many big business owners dressed casually, never overly packaging themselves.

But Lu Yichen was different. As long as he spent money, the system rewarded him. With such a good deal, why not indulge himself?